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North Park University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 975
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 67%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 61%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, North Park University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

North Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, North Park University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 70% at North Park University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,050

Cost of attendance at North Park University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,050

Cost of attendance at North Park University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at North Park University received on average $19,942 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,942
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 171 49% $4,612 $788,645
Other Federal Grant 171 49% $5,217 $892,145
State Grant/Scholarships 175 50% $4,848 $848,358
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 351 100% $14,983 $5,259,203
Total Grant & Scholarships 351 100% $19,942 $6,999,706

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Park University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Park University students is 61.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.3%.

61.2%

  • asian 70.0% 14 students
  • African American 26.1% 6 students
  • white 66.7% 116 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • hawaiian 42.9% 3 students
  • hispanic 56.8% 54 students
  • International Students 69.2% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 68.2% 15 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
  • Baseball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
  • Basketball College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin
  • Track and Cross Country College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

North Park University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Park University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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